NJ lawmaker blasts $300M sports arena plan as rural schools face deep cuts

Trenton, N.J. – A fiery exchange erupted in the State Assembly late Wednesday night as lawmakers advanced a sweeping $2.5 billion economic development bill that includes up to $300 million in tax…

Garden State Equality Blames Extremist Politicians for Fight Against Biological Men in Women’s Sports

TRENTON, N.J. – The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in two cases this week that could have sweeping implications for transgender rights in sports and beyond, prompting concern from advocacy…

Nassau County court gives 25 years in child abuse conviction

Bronx man sentenced to 25 years for long-term sexual abuse of child in Nassau County Mineola, NY — A Bronx man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing…

Bomb squad called after probation search in Georgetown home

Georgetown woman arrested after probation search uncovers explosive device and drugs Georgetown, DE — A probation compliance check in Sussex County escalated into a major criminal investigation after authorities uncovered an active…

Two former NYPD officers get probation in intoxicated woman assault

Two former NYPD officers sentenced in Bronx sex abuse case involving intoxicated woman Bronx, NY — A late-night outing in the Bronx ended in a criminal case that stripped two New York…

New Jersey seeks to toughen law that would allow school bus video to be used to ticket illegal passers

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a proposal that would allow school buses to be equipped with monitoring cameras to capture motorists who illegally pass while children are boarding or…

NJ bill would require prisons to house inmates by gender identity and honor preferred pronouns

TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would mandate that transgender and non-binary inmates be housed in state correctional facilities according to their gender identity or expression,…

NJ Democrats push bill to offer full Medicaid healthcare access to undocumented immigrants

TRENTON, NJ – A proposal introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would make the state one of the first in the nation to provide full medical assistance to undocumented immigrants, expanding eligibility…

Cheapest Gas Prices in New Jersey: New Jersey drivers find relief as gas prices drop below $2.50 at top stations statewide

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey drivers are catching a break at the pump this week, as several stations across the state report gas prices dipping to some of the lowest levels in…

Former Wall Township school teacher facing jail time at sentencing in January

FREEHOLD, NJ – A former Wall Township High School teacher who pleaded guilty to multiple sex offenses involving two students will be sentenced later this month. Julie Rizzitello, 37, of Brick Township,…

Sayreville man accused of trying to run over cops during wild police chase

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. – A Sayreville man is facing multiple attempted murder charges after authorities say he tried to run down several police officers and rammed his car into marked patrol vehicles…

Teen charged in deadly Sayreville shooting of 17-year-old

SAYREVILLE, N.J. – A 16-year-old boy has been taken into custody and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old in the Parlin section of Sayreville late Thursday night, according…

New Jersey State Parks hiring more than 800 seasonal workers for summer 2026

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey State Park Service has opened applications for over 800 seasonal jobs for the upcoming summer season, offering positions at parks, forests, and recreation areas across the…

New Jersey bill would allow rehabilitative release for older inmates serving long sentences

TRENTON, NJ – A bill advancing in the New Jersey Legislature would allow certain older inmates who have served lengthy prison terms to petition the court for release based on demonstrated rehabilitation…

Crashes and heavy delays snarl Friday morning commute across New Jersey

EDISON, N.J. – The Friday morning rush brought widespread congestion and multiple incidents on key New Jersey highways, with crashes and debris reports creating delays stretching across the northern half of the…

Doxxing in New Jersey could soon be a crime that carries prison time and hefty fines

TRENTON, NJ – A bipartisan bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would make “doxxing” — the online release of a person’s private information with intent to cause harm — a criminal…

NJ lawmakers push bill requiring lead screening for ‘pregnant person’ under new health guidelines

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature would require health care professionals to perform lead screening on pregnant ‘persons’ identified as being at risk for exposure, a move…

NJ man hands in $100 bill and walks out a millionaire

New Jersey lottery delivers record year with over 60 million-dollar winners and prizes found in drawers dumpsters and traffic jams TRENTON, NJ – A $100 bill left on a counter, a forgotten…

Piscataway police thank community for outpouring of support after deadly machete attack, officer involved shooting

PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway Township Police Department is expressing deep gratitude to residents and community partners for their overwhelming support in the wake of Monday’s tragic incident that left four people…

Gloucester Township man charged in child exploitation investigation following cyber tip

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 38-year-old Gloucester Township man has been charged in connection with a child sexual abuse material investigation after a cyber tip led authorities to an online account used…

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